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An Arkansas driving record is an important document maintained by the Department of Finance and Administration for all residents. The information below includes everything you need to know, about your DMV drivers record.

How To Order A State-Approved Arkansas Driving Record

To simplify the process of getting your driving record, you can order it online through DMV.com in just 3 easy steps.Click here to get started. By easily ordering your driving record online, you will receive the most up-to-date information in a shorter time frame. Your driving record will include your driver’s license status, violation convictions (including DUIs), endorsements, restrictions and administrative actions that are associated with your drivers license and reportable in your state according to their policies. Accidents and points will only show if applicable based on your state. Your driving record can only be ordered from a state where you have been issued a license.*

2. Via a DMV office:

You can also get your driving record from your local, official DMV office. This option tends to be the most cost-effective choice; however, it is important to note that not all DMV locations have the ability to process driving records. It is recommended to first check with your Arkansas DMV to verify if they can fulfill this service. Click here to find a DMV office near you. If your DMV office offers the option to make an appointment and make sure to have all your personal documents and pay the fees to order a driving record.

3. By mail:

If you are not in a rush to get your driving record, you can request it by mail through the DMV. First, find out if your local DMV processes driving records, if they do, make sure to gather all the required documentation and send it to their mailing address. To avoid delays double check that you have included all the correct information. Almost all DMV offices accept payment in the form of a money order but for alternative payment methods check with your local office.

What is on my Arkansas driving record?

Depending on the type of driving record and where you purchase it, your Arkansas driving record may provide either a partial or complete outline of your personal AR driving history. If you order your driving record directly from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, it will contain:

Your home address.

Your date of birth.

Your driver's license application date and status.

Past traffic violations and violation points.

A list of driver’s license suspensions or revocations.

A list of all car crashes.

Arkansas DUI reports.

If you order your driving record through DMV.com, you will receive valuable information such as: violation convictions, accidents (if reported by the state), suspensions or limitations, special license classifications and DUI offenses on record. DMV.com recommends ordering a copy to stay on top of your files. Find out what is on your Arkansas driving history report by filling out the form above to order a copy of your records.

Did you know? Your personal driving history is a public record. Potential employers, insurance providers, and courts of law can all request a copy of your driving history.

What Do Points On My Arkansas Driving Record Mean?

The offenses you have committed will lead to demerit points that can be found on the driving records issued by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Accumulating points for these offenses may cause a suspension or revocation of your driver’s license.

Violations on Arkansas driving records have different values for each offense and are decided by the DFA:

How do points against my Arkansas license affect me?

Arkansas residents may incur a suspension or revocation of their driver's license as a result of the accumulation of demerit points on their DFA driving record. The point and penalty breakdown is as follows:

10 to 13 points: warning letter

14 to 17 points: three-month suspension

18 to 23 points: six-month suspension

24 points or more: one-year suspension

Accumulating too many points on your Arkansas driving record may also affect your prospects of finding new employment, if motor vehicle operation is a main responsibility for the position. Plus, it may raise your auto insurance premiums since points convey unsafe driving practices.

How do I remove drivers license points from my Arkansas record?

Attending traffic school in Arkansas can help you avoid getting too many demerit points on your AR personal driving record. By reducing demerit points, traffic school classes can also help you secure more affordable auto insurance premiums, as they demonstrate your willingness to become a more responsible driver.

How long do points stay on my Arkansas driving record?

Arkansas drivers license points remain on your DMV driving record for three years, regardless of the offense. Each offense has a determined point value, which is written in your personal AR driving history.

Find out what is on your driving record by ordering a copy through DMV.com.

Checking For Traffic Violations and Penalties in Arkansas

Arkansas DUI Records

Drivers in Arkansas can find DUI criminal records on their full Department of Finance and Administration driving history reports. If you have been convicted of a driving under the influence charge, you may require a copy of your AR DUI record to enroll in an alcohol education course and reinstate your suspended driver’s license.

How do I know if my Arkansas driving license is suspended?

Purchase a copy of your driving record to learn the status of your driver’s license. The Arkansas driving record not only displays your violation history, but it also gives you the opportunity to check whether or not your driving privileges have been suspended.

Previous Traffic Violations in Arkansas

State drivers may obtain an Arkansas driving record to check their previous traffic violations. Your driving history will display all of the traffic violations you may have committed, from the minimal infractions (such as not using a turn signal) to the major transgressions (such as speeding violations).

Why do I need a copy of my Arkansas driving record?

Ordering a driving record gives you access to all of your previous traffic violations. In addition, the information featured on your personal AR driving history can assist you in securing affordable insurance premiums and commercial driving opportunities.

Check for Points in Arkansas

Every traffic violation you commit will place demerit points on your Arkansas DMV driving record. Order a copy of your driving history report to see how many points you have accumulated and to determine how close your license is to suspension or revocation.

Applying for a Commercial Driver Position in Arkansas

Your personal driving history record may either bolster or hinder your future employment opportunities. Every commercial vehicle employer strives to hire safe and responsible drivers. Therefore, if you have violations and accidents listed on your AR drivers record, you may be rejected for commercial driving jobs. Having a clean Arkansas driving record, on the other hand, will grant you ample opportunities to get a job as a commercial vehicle operator.

Lower Arkansas Car Insurance Premiums

Auto insurance companies collect every piece of information within a resident’s driving record to determine his or her insurance premiums. If you have few or no traffic violations on your AR DFA driving record, you will receive an affordable insurance rate. However, if you have a bad driving record, riddled with violations and accidents, you will pay more for car insurance.

Take Arkansas Traffic School to Prevent Points

Attending traffic school in Arkansas will reduce the number of demerit points found on your Department of Finance and Administration driving record. In addition, as these courses remove points and convey your desire to be a more responsible driver, they may help you obtain lower insurance premiums and avoid driver’s license suspension.

Why do employers check your Arkansas driving record?

Employers will check driving records for candidates who apply for any job position that includes vehicle operation, such as salesperson, delivery service worker and commercial driver. They will order a potential employee’s motor vehicle record to verify that each candidate is a safe and responsible driver. If you have been involved in car accidents or moving violations, a potential employer will consider you a risk and likely reject your application, as you may cause their business unnecessary expenses, such as medical bills and repair costs.

How Do I Get My Arkansas Driving Record?

DMV.com recommends ordering driving records from a secure and reliable source. You have the option of ordering your driving record directly from a local government branch of the Arkansas DFA. This is usually the most cost-effective way to obtain your driving record. However as an alternative option, you can order a copy of your Arkansas driving record through DMV.com.We aim to deliver you the most up-to-date information quickly and conveniently, while keeping your information confidential and safe is a top priority.

Different Types of Arkansas Driving Records

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration offers two different types of driving records: an insurance record and an employment/commercial driving record. Both the insurance and the commercial driving reports may be issued as either three year driving records or full driving records.

Arkansas 3-Year Driving Record

The Arkansas DFA offers a short three-year driving record, which provides information from the last three years of your AR driving history. Insurance companies most often order these records to determine a client’s insurance premiums.

Arkansas Complete Driving Record

Complete driving records provide a full list of your offenses, violations, suspensions and demerit points. This type of Arkansas DMV driving record also features information from other states and is most commonly purchased by employers who are in the process of vetting prospective employees.

How do I fix a mistake on an Arkansas drivers history report?

Just one mistake on your AR driving report can reduce your chances of getting a commercial driving job or lower auto insurance premiums. If you discover any mistake on your DFA driving record, report the error to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for a quick resolution.

Arkansas Vehicle Registration History

Apart from the Arkansas DMV driving record, residents also have access to the vehicle registration history report, which is a complete list of all the vehicles you have owned or registered in the state. Interested individuals can obtain information such as car registration numbers, odometer readings and further details about their previously registered or owned vehicles by ordering a copy of their car registration history.

*These records are for employment purposes and personal information only, are not certified so cannot be used in court or to obtain your license in another state. The content and length of the report is determined by the state and not DMV.com, the record you receive will be the public record for employment purposes as determined by your state on the date of the order.